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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,466.47, 14,188.93 and 5,760.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,466.47, 14,188.93 and 5,760.54 is: 8,634.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,466.47 : 14,188.93 = 5,760.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,466.47/14,188.93 = 5,760.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,466.47x = 14,188.93 × 5,760.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,466.47x = 81,735,898.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,735,898.82/9,466.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,634.25

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